Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology
Next-generation sequencing has had a huge impact on molecular pathology lab
The molecular pathology lab has seen its capability grow from single-gene testing to up to 300 genes in a single panel using high-throughput sequencing technology.
Apr 3, 2026
Antimicrobial peptide database is expanded and improved
The Antimicrobial Peptide Database created by the laboratory of Guangshun Wang, PhD, a professor in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, has been updated and expanded over the last two decades, with Version 6 introduced in 2025.
Apr 3, 2026
Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology releases annual report
The report highlights the department’s growth, innovation and impact in 2025.
Mar 26, 2026
Fellow eyes AI prediction model for myeloid neoplasms
Ahmed Ahmed, MBBCh, is working on a study to develop a deep-learning model.
Feb 23, 2026
CAP is ready to help pathologists meet challenges, group’s president says
Pathologists face many challenges, but CAP stands ready to help. That was the message from Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, president of the College of American Pathologists, at a recent speech at UNMC sponsored by the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Larson wraps up career in scientific research
Marilynn Larson absolutely loves scientific research. It’s what got her through a daily commute between Lincoln and Omaha during her 26 years at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Sometimes sleeping on a cot in her office when she had to get up in the middle of the night for timed experiments, putting on all the protective gear to work in the Biosafety Level 3 Core Facility. “I love, I love the research part. I love the challenge,” she said.
Feb 10, 2026
Fellow working to develop AI prediction model for myeloid neoplasms
Ahmed Ahmed, MBBCh, a hematopathology fellow in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is working on a study to develop a deep-learning model. The model would be capable of predicting IHC expression of the TP53 protein directly from H&E-stained whole slide images in myeloid neoplasms. TP53 mutation is a critical prognostic factor in myelodysplastic […]
Feb 10, 2026
Spotlight on: Vicki Herrera
Versatility is key for Vicki Herrera, a research coordinator working with Dr. Josh Santarpia in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, MIcrobiology and Immunology. “I wear many hats,” she said.
Feb 10, 2026
Public health lab hosting fellow in CDC program
Casey Field, PhD, entered the CDC’s Laboratory Leadership Service fellowship program in 2024.
Jan 19, 2026
NPHL hosting fellow in CDC’s laboratory leadership service program
A fellow in the CDC’s Laboratory Leadership Service program said she has learned and grown a great deal during her time with the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory at UNMC. Dr. Casey Field, who entered the LLS fellowship program in 2024 as a member of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, is over halfway through […]
Dec 10, 2025